A Novel Idea | Register – Perry County Council of the Arts

Your registration is due by February 24, 2018

The cost for this 10-month workshop is $300, or $35 per session depending on space*. A non-refundable deposit of $100 secures your space; with the remaining balance due on February 24, 2018. Each workshop has limited space for 20 students.

Please make checks payable to PCCA, and mail to PCCA, PO Box 354, Newport PA, 17074. Include a complete registration form. Credit card payments are accepted by calling 717.567.7023. Downloadable Registration Form

*Those wishing to take the complete 10-month course will be given space preference over those wishing to take select workshops. Those wishing to take select workshops must register on our waiting list and will be notified on February 26 if there is space available in their selected workshops.

A Novel Idea Testimonials

“Being involved in a writer’s group or critique class really helped me think about my own writing and allowed me to take it to the next level. Best thing you can do for yourself.” –Jesse Swinson

“It has been nearly twenty years since I put my pen down, and the challenges of this class inspires me without pandering to my ego.” –Jim McNaney

“Symbolically, a writer often writes within walls without windows. It’s like, no matter how good you are at anything in life, most of us cannot see ourselves as others do. Athletes need coaches; actors need directors; writers need editors. A good critique breaks through those walls and sees our work, not as we see it, but as other readers might. Any writer who thinks they don’t need critiqued is fooling him or herself.” –Fred Lauver

“There are principles of writing that a beginner learns and an experienced writer re-learns. I’m grateful for both here.” –Eizabeth L. Hainstock

“Critique classes hone essential writing skills and give works-in-progress valuable feedback. Experienced writers steady their footing for a giant step forward. New writers take a huge leap.” –K. C. Trae Becker

“I’m always looking to hone and refine my writing skills. Critique classes teach me myriad ways to step back and take a critical look at my own writing, and as a result grow and improve as a writer.” –Justin Tappan